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"When we are delighted with flowery meadows and gentle breezes of wind, we may consider that we only see the emanations of the sweet benevolence of Jesus Christ; when we behold the fragrant rose and lily, we see His love and purity. So the green trees and fields, and singing of birds, are the emanations of His infinite joy and benignity; the easiness and naturalness of trees and vines [are] shadows of his infinite beauty and loveliness; the crystal rivers and murmuring streams have the footsteps of His sweet grace and bounty...

In his writings, theologian Jonathan Edwards referred to God as "winsome," as he was wont to do. "Winsome" is just another term for "delightful." After years of studying nature and the character of our Creator, I totally agree with Edwards—Jesus is delightful! Look and see . . . http://www.youtube.com/embed/mcbHKAWIk3I